Plank - Carpenter & Landscaping WordPress Theme 1.0.0

**Plank** is a robust, clean-cut WordPress theme tailored specifically for "hands-on" businesses like carpentry, woodworking, landscaping, and general home maintenance. It balances a rugged, professional aesthetic with the high-conversion features needed to turn visitors into local clients. 

In 2026, where homeowners value craftsmanship and transparency, **Plank** provides the perfect platform to showcase both your finished projects and your workshop "behind-the-scenes." 

--- 

## 🌲 Key Features for Tradespeople 

Plank is built with the specific workflow of a contractor in mind: 

* **Project Portfolios:** High-impact galleries designed to show "Before & After" transformations—essential for landscaping and carpentry. 
* **Service Detail Pages:** Pre-configured layouts to explain specific crafts, such as *Deck Building, Custom Cabinetry, Lawn Irrigation,* or *Hardscaping*. 
* **Cost Estimation Forms:** Includes integrated contact forms (often **Contact Form 7** or **WPForms**) designed to capture project dimensions and material preferences. 
* **Testimonial Sliders:** Trust-building sections to highlight reviews from local homeowners. 
* **Team & Tool Sections:** Unique blocks to introduce your crew and the professional equipment you use, which justifies your pricing to premium clients. 

--- 

## 🛠️ Technical Specifications 

* **Elementor Integration:** Fully drag-and-drop. You don't need to know code to update your seasonal landscaping prices or add new carpentry photos. 
* **One-Click Demo Import:** Start with the "Landscaping" or "Carpentry" demo immediately, then swap the text and images for your own. 
* **Responsive & Retina Ready:** Your wood grain textures and lush garden photos will look sharp on high-end smartphone displays. 
* **Live Customizer:** Change your primary brand colors (e.g., Forest Green for landscaping or Oak Brown for carpentry) and see the changes in real-time. 

--- 

## 🚀 Marketing Strategy for 2026 

* **The "Seasonal Switch":** If you offer both, use the Elementor visibility settings to highlight **Landscaping** in the spring/summer and **Indoor Carpentry/Renovations** in the fall/winter. 
* **Visual Proof:** Use the **Instagram Feed** integration. In the trades, a live feed of your current job site builds more trust than a static gallery from three years ago. 
* **Local SEO:** Use the blog template to write guides like *"5 Best Wood Types for [Your City's] Climate"* or *"When to Start Your Spring Planting in [Local Area]."* This establishes you as a local expert. 
* **Google Maps Integration:** Ensure your service area is clearly defined in the footer with an embedded map, helping you rank in the "Local Map Pack" on Google. 

--- 

## ⚙️ Installation Requirements 

* **WordPress:** 6.0 or higher. 
* **PHP:** 8.1+ (Recommended for the smoothest Elementor experience). 
* **Plugins Included/Supported:** Usually bundles **Slider Revolution** for hero sections and supports **WooCommerce** if you decide to sell hand-crafted furniture or garden supplies online. 

--- 

## 🔍 Pro Tip: The "Maintenance" Lead 

For landscapers, use the **Pricing Table** widget to offer "Annual Maintenance Packages" rather than just one-off jobs. For carpenters, offer a "Deck Inspection & Re-staining" service. Recurring revenue is the secret to a stable trade business in 2026. 

**Would you like me to help you set up a "Request a Quote" form with file uploads (so clients can send you photos of their yard/workshop), or are you having trouble getting your project gallery to display in a grid?**